An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Alright, it’s getting late. You should go back to your room and rest,” Rufus said wearily, waving his hand.

The decision to appoint his eldest son as the heir to the throne was not only because he recognized his capabilities. He was also driven by a sense of guilt, wanting to make amends.

Unfortunately, Dustin lacked ambition and harbored no aspirations to rise above others. Therefore, Rufus refrained from pressing too hard.

As a dying man, his only wish was for the well-being and happiness of his sons. The rest was no longer a concern.

Dustin opened his mouth as if to speak but ultimately remained silent. He then stood up and left.

He had no desire to become the next prince, at least not now. To the outside world, the title of Prince of West Lucozia symbolized supreme power, boundless wealth, glory, and the pinnacle of prestige. However, to Dustin, it represented a burdensome role.

Assuming the throne meant bearing an overwhelming load. He would no longer be able to consider only himself. His responsibilities would extend to include all of West Lucozia and its people.

a heavy responsibility. Thus, he decided

time within the castle. After quelling the rebellion, which included the eradication of the

Rufus was not in good health, Dustin took on his father’s responsibilities, fulfilling his duty as the son. The first task

military insignia and remain within West Lucozia. He could enjoy the leisure life of a noble, strolling through parks, engaging

couldn’t maintain any affiliated forces, and the number of his

second option allowed Julius to leave West Lucozia with a

outcome, he would bear the full responsibility, and the monarchy would refrain from

to understand what the two options pertained-either lead an idle life or venture forth into

their familial relationship and his significant role in the

opted for the second alternative-to set out on

of West Lucozia rather than leading a mundane

one day, he could rise again and establish his own sphere of

a humble organization than be a follower within a prosperous

provided him with a substantial sum of money and personally bid him farewell from West Lucozia. Their paths diverged